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04-06-2025
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Ground beef recalled nationwide due to possible E. coli contamination
(WHTM) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a nationwide recall for ground beef products that may contain E. coli. According to the FSIS, the 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of 'Organic Rancher Organic Ground Beef 85% Lean 15% Fat' with use or freeze by dates of 06-19 and 06-20 are subject to the public health alert and should not be consumed. To see the ground beef label, click here. The FSIS says the problem was discovered when Whole Foods notified the FSIS that they had shipped into commerce ground beef product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The product's establishment number is 'EST. 4027' inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland, and later distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations nationwide. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now There are no confirmed reports of illness due to consuming the ground beef, but the FSIS says anyone concerned about becoming ill is urged to contact a healthcare provider. According to the FSIS, E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after being exposed to it. Most people recover within a week, but some develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can occur in anyone but is most common in children under 5 years old and older adults. Symptoms of HUS include easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately, per the FSIS. Consumers are urged not to consume the ground beef products and to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase immediately. Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact NPC Processing President Danny Desautels at 802-660-0496 (office), 802-310-7644 (cell), or ddesautels@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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Public health alert issued for ground beef sold nationwide possibly contaminated with E. coli
ALABAMA (WHNT) — Ground beef products sold in Whole Foods Market retail locations could possibly be contaminated with E. Coli. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, a 'high alert' was issued for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli Tuesday. 'FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase,' the USDA said. The raw ground beef item was produced on May 22 and May 23. Below is a picture of the ground beef product placed under a public health alert: PHA-06032025-01-LabelsDownload 1-lb. vacuum-packed packages of 'ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT' with 'Use or Freeze By 06-19-25' and 'Use or Freeze By 06-20-25' as represented on the packaging. The product has the establishment number 'EST. 4027' inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois and Maryland and was then distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that they had shipped into commerce ground beef product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of illness because of the consumption of these ground beef products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. 'E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 2–8 days (3–4 days, on average) after exposure to the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age, but is most common in children under 5 years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately,' the USDA said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-06-2025
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USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Due To Potential E. Coli Contamination
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health warning for organic ground beef distributed to Whole Foods Market retail locations. The beef is already off store shelves, so a recall was not requested, but the beef may still be in consumers' homes. The raw ground beef was shipped to distributor locations in Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland. Then it was distributed to Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. The problem was discovered when the producer notified FSIS that they had shipped the ground beef product that tested positive for E. coli O157:H7. The raw ground beef was sold in 1-pound vacuum-packed packages that are labeled "ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT" and have the USDA organic seal and an Animal Welfare Certification seal on them. The packages were produced on May 22, 2025, and May 23, 2025, and have a "Use or Freeze By 06-19-25" and "Use or Freeze By 06-20-25" on the packaging. The packages also bear the establishment number "Est. 4027" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Photos of the label can be found on the FSIS site. To date, there are no confirmed illnesses due to the ground beef. If you still have the product in your refrigerator or freezer, do not consume it. It should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Danny Desautels, NPC Processing, Inc., President, at 802-660-0496 (office), 802-310-7644 (cell), or ddesautels@ E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps 2 to 8 days after exposure. While most people recover within a week, some develop complications. For more details on E. coli, including symptoms of infection, see the CDC's E. coli information page. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
